Carl Sheeler
Encyclopedia
Carl Sheeler is a U.S. Marine Corps
veteran
, business owner, and former Democratic
U.S. Senate
candidate in Rhode Island
.
, Sheeler broke his wrist and was unable to attend. Instead, he paid his way through University of Maryland and the University of Illinois and later joined the Marine Corps having served as a combat officer (tanks and anti-armor), training officer and staff officer from 1982 to 1992 on active duty and reserves. Sheeler served as a staff officer during the Gulf War
.
In 1992, Sheeler joined Allison Appraisals & Assessments, a nationwide business appraisal, advisory and litigation services firm. He filed for personal Chapter 7
bankruptcy
in 2001 after accruing more than $190,000 in debt, mostly on credit cards. Sheeler has taken responsibility for his personal financial failing due to health problems and a divorce
settlement, and said he considers this event an "asset" that gives him "additional sensitivity to folks who are one paycheck short of financial ruin and those who have overcome personal adversity." He has since repaid these balances excluding the sums owed by his past wife.
Sheeler received a Ph.D.
with a concentration in Finance from the Union Institute and University in 2004.http://www.tui.edu/directories/default.asp?sortcol=focus&printme=1&dirCat=PDE Sheeler has been an adjunct professor at Bryant University
in Smithfield
, Rhode Island
of Finance, Business & Entrepreneurship.
and supported some of Ronald Reagan
's politics and actions while serving as California Governor and later as U.S. President
, he felt that the party was compassionate enough and switched to the Democratic Party.
, which includes parts of Charlestown
, Exeter
, Hopkinton
, Richmond
, and West Greenwich
. As an independent candidate, Sheeler challenged Sen. Kevin A. Breene, a Republican whose family had lived in the town for generations and four-term incumbent
. Sheeler lost the race, getting 41 percent of the vote against the incumbent, who said that Sheeler outspent him 4-to-1.
. However, Sheeler was defeated in the Democratic primary
by Sheldon Whitehouse
on September 12, 2006. Sheeler finished third in the race, as he also trailed perennial candidate Christopher Young.
Sheeler ran on a platform opposing the Iraq War, promoting campaign and voting reform, and ending foreign oil dependence. He also called for replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment
.http://ontheissues.org/Senate/Carl_Sheeler.htm He has publicly expressed the need to reverse President George W. Bush
's tax cuts out of a belief that will reverse the national deficit and reliance on Asia
n loans. He called for the impeachment of President George W. Bush on a billboard along Route 95
in Providence
.
Sheeler did not fare well in the polls, although some opinion pieces in March and April in The Providence Journal
encouraged voters to consider Sheeler a legitimate candidate. Sheeler garnered 8 percent of the vote, compared with 10 percent for Young and 82 percent for Whitehouse.http://www.projo.com/cgi-bin/include.pl/extra/election/2006/primary/senator_in_congress_democrat.html
After the primary, Sheeler took the unusual step of endorsing Chafee instead of Whitehouse.
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
, business owner, and former Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
U.S. Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
candidate in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
.
Education and career
After receiving Congressional nominations (Sen. Paul Sarbanes and Rep. Charles Mathias) to the U.S. Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
, Sheeler broke his wrist and was unable to attend. Instead, he paid his way through University of Maryland and the University of Illinois and later joined the Marine Corps having served as a combat officer (tanks and anti-armor), training officer and staff officer from 1982 to 1992 on active duty and reserves. Sheeler served as a staff officer during the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
.
In 1992, Sheeler joined Allison Appraisals & Assessments, a nationwide business appraisal, advisory and litigation services firm. He filed for personal Chapter 7
Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code
Chapter 7 of the Title 11 of the United States Code governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the United States...
bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
in 2001 after accruing more than $190,000 in debt, mostly on credit cards. Sheeler has taken responsibility for his personal financial failing due to health problems and a divorce
Divorce
Divorce is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties...
settlement, and said he considers this event an "asset" that gives him "additional sensitivity to folks who are one paycheck short of financial ruin and those who have overcome personal adversity." He has since repaid these balances excluding the sums owed by his past wife.
Sheeler received a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
with a concentration in Finance from the Union Institute and University in 2004.http://www.tui.edu/directories/default.asp?sortcol=focus&printme=1&dirCat=PDE Sheeler has been an adjunct professor at Bryant University
Bryant University
Bryant University is a private university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, U.S., that grants the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master's degrees in business, taxation and accounting. Until August 2004, it was known as Bryant College...
in Smithfield
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It includes the historic villages of Esmond, Georgiaville, Mountaindale, Hanton City, Stillwater and Greenville...
, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
of Finance, Business & Entrepreneurship.
Politics
According to Sheeler, the September 11 attacks inspired him to become involved in politics. While Sheeler was originally a RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
and supported some of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
's politics and actions while serving as California Governor and later as U.S. President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
, he felt that the party was compassionate enough and switched to the Democratic Party.
2004 Rhode Island State Senate race
In 2004, Sheeler made a late entry into the race to represent District 34 in the Rhode Island SenateRhode Island Senate
The Rhode Island Senate is the upper house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. State of Rhode Island. It is composed of 38 Senators, each of whom is elected to a two-year term. Rhode Island is one of the 14 states where its upper house serves at a two-year...
, which includes parts of Charlestown
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Charlestown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 7,827 at the 2010 census.-History:Charlestown is named after King Charles II, and was incorporated in 1738. The area was formerly part of the town of Westerly...
, Exeter
Exeter, Rhode Island
Exeter is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Exeter extends east from the Connecticut border to the town of North Kingstown. It is bordered to the north by West Greenwich and East Greenwich, and to the south by Hopkinton, Richmond and South Kingstown. Exeter's postal code...
, Hopkinton
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Hopkinton is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 8,188 at the 2010 census.The villages of Ashaway and Hope Valley are located in Hopkinton.-Geography:Hopkinton is found at 41.461 N latitude and 71.778 W longitude...
, Richmond
Richmond, Rhode Island
Richmond is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 7,708 at the 2010 census. The villages of Alton, Arcadia, Carolina, Hope Valley, Kenyon, Shannock, Usquepaug, Woodville, and Wyoming are located in Richmond.-History:The town of Richmond was originally part...
, and West Greenwich
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
West Greenwich is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 6,135 at the 2010 census. West Greenwich was named for Greenwich, Kent, England...
. As an independent candidate, Sheeler challenged Sen. Kevin A. Breene, a Republican whose family had lived in the town for generations and four-term incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
. Sheeler lost the race, getting 41 percent of the vote against the incumbent, who said that Sheeler outspent him 4-to-1.
2006 U.S. Senate race
Sheeler ran for the Rhode Island U.S. Senate seat then held by Republican Lincoln ChafeeLincoln Chafee
Lincoln Davenport Chafee is an American politician who has been the 74th Governor of Rhode Island since January 2011. Prior to his election as governor, Chafee served in the United States Senate as a Republican from 1999 until losing his Senate re-election bid in 2006 to Democrat Sheldon...
. However, Sheeler was defeated in the Democratic primary
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
by Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse is the junior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
on September 12, 2006. Sheeler finished third in the race, as he also trailed perennial candidate Christopher Young.
Sheeler ran on a platform opposing the Iraq War, promoting campaign and voting reform, and ending foreign oil dependence. He also called for replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment
Life imprisonment
Life imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime under which the convicted person is to remain in jail for the rest of his or her life...
.http://ontheissues.org/Senate/Carl_Sheeler.htm He has publicly expressed the need to reverse President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
's tax cuts out of a belief that will reverse the national deficit and reliance on Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n loans. He called for the impeachment of President George W. Bush on a billboard along Route 95
Interstate 95 in Rhode Island
Interstate 95, the main north–south Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States, runs generally southwest-northeast through the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It runs from the border with Connecticut near Westerly through Warwick and Providence and to the Massachusetts state line...
in Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
.
Sheeler did not fare well in the polls, although some opinion pieces in March and April in The Providence Journal
The Providence Journal
The Providence Journal, nicknamed the ProJo, is a daily newspaper serving the metropolitan area of Providence, Rhode Island and is the largest newspaper in Rhode Island. The newspaper, first published in 1829 and the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, was purchased...
encouraged voters to consider Sheeler a legitimate candidate. Sheeler garnered 8 percent of the vote, compared with 10 percent for Young and 82 percent for Whitehouse.http://www.projo.com/cgi-bin/include.pl/extra/election/2006/primary/senator_in_congress_democrat.html
After the primary, Sheeler took the unusual step of endorsing Chafee instead of Whitehouse.